Vince Young: Eagles Are A 'Dream Team' (POLL)

Vince Young, who recently signed a one-year deal to become the Eagles back-up quarterback, met with the Philadelphia media and had some brazen words to describe his new team.

According to Philly Sports Daily, Young described his new squad as a "Dream Team."

"From Nnamdi [Asomugha] to [Dominique Rodgers-] Cromartie, to Jason [Babin] to myself," Young said. "I know they are going to do some more things. It’s just beautiful to see where we’re trying to go."

While Young's words may seem bold, particularly for someone who will be a back up, his optimism may be warranted.

The Eagles already had a team that was worthy of contending for the Superbowl prior to the free agency period, and all they've done since then is add world class talent to the roster.

New Eagles cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie combine with perennial pro bowler Asante Samuel to give the squad arguably the best secondary in football.

While their coverage alone could result in several sacks, the Eagles also got an extra boost in the pass rush by signing pro bowler Jason Babin.

Philadelphia already had an explosive offense, ranking third in the league in points per game last season, and now they may very well have a defense to match it.

But as if the media needed motivation to compare the Eagles to the Miami Heat, Babin already did so for them, tweeting on Saturday, "I feel like we are the Miami Heat of the NFL..."

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With their recent signings, is it fair to call the Eagles a dream team?

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Comments

[Joan E. Dowlin]

09:59 PM on 08/03/2011

I had a feeling it was the magnetism of Vick that was attracting all of these great players to Philly. Now after seeing this video, I know it. Go, Eagles! I have a feeling this season will be exciting and special.

[Valois]

09:54 PM on 08/02/2011

oh man, this pre-season hype never seems to turn out well for the team being hyped.

I remember last season the Eagles and Vick being hyped by the media too, until they got beat by the Chicago Bears and went on a downward spiral. That was the end of that

[VA RT]

03:21 PM on 08/02/2011

"The Miami Heat of the NFL". Man, I hope not. We all know how that tuerned out.

[hazbro24]

02:47 PM on 08/02/2011

Dream team?

No, they got a ways to go to catch up with the Pack and the Falcons.

[Quotidien]

12:08 PM on 08/02/2011

A DREAM for us Eagles fans...a NIGHTMARE for the rest of the league.

[mc53]

10:37 AM on 08/02/2011

Good luck keeping three pro bowl cornerbacks happy. Good luck keeping Vick healthy.

[oldrazor]

09:29 AM on 08/02/2011

The Miami Heat of the NFL? I guess they want to lose the Super Bowl.

[Joan E. Dowlin]

09:56 PM on 08/03/2011

They left out the rest of that quote where he said "except we win the championship."

[Gigity]

09:16 PM on 08/01/2011

Any team Vince is on is a nightmare.

[Iain Banks]

09:57 AM on 08/02/2011

If by nightmare you mean a wicked win record, then you would be correct.

[Gigity]

11:38 AM on 08/02/2011

Can't wait to see him get booed for the first time by Philly fans and then see him running for the nearest table to hide under and cry.

[WendellPerrySociety]

11:54 AM on 08/02/2011

You must be in Nashville.

[Gigity]

12:38 PM on 08/02/2011

I'm pretty sure we don't have a Nashville up here in Washington.

[opprobrious]

07:45 PM on 08/01/2011

Dreaming, perhaps.

[fjg]

12:43 AM on 08/02/2011

The Packers will give 'em some nightmares! I see no reason for carrying a punter this year. Go Pack!

[opprobrious]

01:21 AM on 08/02/2011

You got that right. The Pack is loaded on both sides of the ball. AND, they're a franchise with a tradition of winning championships.

[Quotidien]

12:14 PM on 08/02/2011

No need to punt, because you'll have so many interceptions..tee hee hee

[J-Rome]

05:24 PM on 08/01/2011

If Reid and Mornhinweg commit themselves to running the ball as much as they do throwing the ball, they may be able to do something special this year. Otherwise, teams are going to do exactly what they did last year towards the end of the season and that is to put 8 in the box and rush and bump Vick all day - and there is nothing a revamped defense can do about that.

[CPAwADD]

09:54 AM on 08/02/2011

And chase him to his right were he has been less likely to throw on the run.

[Fletch55]

03:34 PM on 08/01/2011

They have some talent but still an embarassment they would sign Vick and Young. Shows Philly has little class and no morales. They are the NFL version of the Miami Heat.

[Iain Banks]

04:27 PM on 08/01/2011

Who's morales? A Guatemalan recruit?

[CPAwADD]

09:54 AM on 08/02/2011

Sounds more like a baseball player.

[Ty LaRue]

03:21 PM on 08/01/2011

Okay, lets say Vick gets injured and he is forced to start. And lets say that the rumors about his feeling being hurt by the Titians fans are true, how in the BLUE WORLD is he going to deal with Philly fans?

Besides that, great team on paper but paper tigers don't win the Super Bowl

[frank day]

03:07 PM on 08/01/2011

Bold statement from a guy who won't even play.

[TXconfidnz]

09:58 AM on 08/02/2011

I think he'll play... he's got "wildcat O" written all over him... even if it's only 3-4 snaps per game...

[maxout22]

02:59 PM on 08/01/2011

They look good on paper but you have to proove it on the field. For a team that has never won a Super Bowl the last thing they want to do is get over confident. There's still a few teams out there that will give them problems.

[Jazmo]

02:50 PM on 08/01/2011

I have high hopes for the Eagles this season but Vince - please. Quiet confidence. We don't need anyone making a "Decision" like move to add any pressure.